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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,624.92, 6,382.32 and 2,761.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,624.92, 6,382.32 and 2,761.56 is: 3,810.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,624.92 : 6,382.32 = 2,761.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,624.92/6,382.32 = 2,761.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,624.92x = 6,382.32 × 2,761.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,624.92x = 17,625,159.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,625,159.62/4,624.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,810.91

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